Ed Sheeran tour drops Macklemore, four opening acts quit in protest
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Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop tour after making pro‑Palestinian remarks, and four supporting acts withdrew in solidarity. The removal was decided by the tour's promoters, not by Sheeran himself.
Macklemore was removed from Ed Sheeran's U.S. Loop tour after making pro‑Palestinian remarks.5,4,2,1 The removal was attributed to the tour's promoters, not to Sheeran himself.16,6,7,12,3 Four supporting acts – Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas – withdrew from the tour in solidarity with Macklemore.15,14,13,10,9,8
The acts announced their withdrawal via social‑media posts on Instagram and other platforms.15,14,13,10 Macklemore had spoken at the opening night of the tour, saying “Free Palestine” and making political speeches.5,1 Macklemore said he was dropped after a week of “difficult conversations” with Sheeran that ended in a “place of fundamental disagreement”.1
Macklemore stated that the real victims are the Palestinian people in Gaza.1 The removal sparked debate over artists using their platforms for political statements.11 The tour is called Loop and is a U.S. stadium tour.15,14
The tour covers North and South America.13
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